Ugly chic? The toe shoes just might be the strangest footwear trend currently

Once ridiculed, Vibram FiveFingers toe shoes are now a surprising fashion trend, appearing on runways and celebrity feet. Lyst’s shopping index shows high demand, with sold-out styles and celebrity endorsements fueling the ‘footnaissance.’ While advocates cite benefits like stronger foot muscles, podiatrists warn of potential risks like bone marrow stress and Achilles tendon strain.